Just like Red Riding Hood clutching her basket of goodies, a sexy scientist skipped into the wrong wood… I mean… woods.This is my forest and everything in it belongs to me. Especially things with hypnotic eyes, cascades of raven hair and killer curves that make my long, hard axe roar to life.My people have owned this land for generations.She’s trespassing, so I’ll claim her. Make her mine.She … so I’ll claim her.
Make her mine.
She may try to escape… return to her boring city slicker life.
But I’ll make her think twice.
If my perfect little Dove thinks she can just galivant into my forest and keep her innocence…
She’s barking up the wrong tree.
*****
Chopped is a steamy long novella by USA Today Bestselling Author, Colleen Charles, about a huge ax-wielding lumberjack in the depths of the forest and the woman he claims as his own. It’s the first book in the Taboo Tales series and is a standalone with all the steam and feels you’re looking for, along with an emotional HEA.
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A book nerd and a lumberjack – two more unlikely people to meet. Dove is found wandering in Gray’s woods looking for a particular tree, disturbing his pristine property. How dare she trespass! And he is a giant man who fascinates her. Bad weather keeps them in close company giving them each a chance to observe and discover each other. Short story with just enough to keep you reading and so many possibilities!
I received an ARC copy from the author for an honest and unbiased review.
I absolutely loved this story! It was fantastic! I loved Gray and Dove! They were made for each other. Dove was just what Gray needed. She had him opening up to a few changes.
Chopped was a well written story with amazing characters! It was a sweet, hot, steamy love story that I loved! I can’t wait for the next book from Colleen!
Gray is a rugged, reclusive man who lives off his land, and who wants nothing to do with society. Dove is a quiet, nerdy botanist trying to finish her doctorate degree. They meet when she trespasses onto his property and falls and he helps her. What Gray didn’t anticipate was falling for her… Unfortunately, she lives in the city and he’s not ready to give up his reclusiveness! A great read to see how they work it out!
Gray lives off the land, as did his father and the father before him. He rejects technology, preferring to live with his hound dog, Hank, and to inhale the beauty of the forest. Dove is finishing her doctorate in botany, studying the aspens of Northern Minnesota and their effect on the forest ecosystem. Thinking to herself as she walks out the door toward the northland, how exciting it will be to study a particular tree in the forest. She has no idea what awaits her as she nears Shadow Falls. Chopped is the perfect title for this book since Gray spends his days chopping wood in order to live comfortably and Dove is devastated by the chopping of the forests and the aspens that she so carefully researches. Dove and Gray come to understand, as they spend time together, trapped in the storm, some things have another way of presenting a possibility for them! The pace is perfect and the ending is nicely done. Another winner for Colleen Charles!
“The devil on my shoulder tugs at my beard, demanding to be heard, but the angel reaches over and slaps him.” Oh man, did I love Chopped! The joy of reading a book by Colleen Charles is that I know I’m in for a fabulous, sexy, thoughtful, snarky, and well-written book. Chopped is no exception. No ifs, ands, or buts, I definitely recommend reading it!
I absolutely loved this story, definitely well written, and a story to fall in love with, and characters like Gray and Dove what’s not to love. Let’s see how these two nature lovers let nature takes its course.
Characters = 4/5
Plot = 4/5
Romance = 4/5
Mystery = 0/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 0/5
Humor = 0/5
Stars = 4
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
Quick, fun, and sexy mountain man romance. Likeable characters and plot was great.
Dove is trying to finish up her degree and she needs a sample to finish up. She goes into the woods and before she knows it she has crossed onto private property. She tries to be quick but she hears a weird noise that scares her and she ends up falling over and getting hurt. Gray is used to the solitude but when his dog goes crazy while heir out he goes and finds a woman on the ground. He checks on her and she wakes up. She is startle by his size and asks if his Paul Bunyan. Gray is upset to find her on his land without permission but things change and once they are back at his place he learns why she’s there. Things heat up between them when they realize she’s stranded because of the weather. Will Gray claim Dove as his? What will happen once she has to leave?
This is an amazing story that will draw you in from the first chapter and leave you wanting more with the last. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Dove is a botanist pursuing her doctorate. Gray is a lumberjack who lives in isolation, weary of heartache. One day she wanders unto his private property while looking for an illusive tree specimen. She is injured and rescued this giant specimen of a man. Will this chance meeting lead to them taking a chance at love with each other? I love Gray’s vulnerability. Both main characters feel that they are unwanted. But in each other they see only the best. Can this mountain man and city girl find a compromise that suits them both?
This is a wonderful, romantic story that is emotional, witty and funny. The intimacy is sincere and progresses steadily to a satisfying ending. Kudos to them both for going after what they want!
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Chopped by Colleen Charles is a longer than normal novella. It’s a steamy good romance. I liked the characters and enjoyed reading their story.
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Hot book. This was another fast paced smoking hot read, that you will absolutely enjoy. Interesting plot with characters that you will like.
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This is a interesting story. Grey is a mountain man that lives off the land. he finds dove on his property and wants to make her his. When they find out they have a lot in common? what will end up happening between them?
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The chemistry between the main characters is out of this freaking world!
I felt that the author had the ability to convey true depth to the personalities of the characters bringing life and likability to every person.
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Gray is a mountain man who enjoys living a solitary life off his family’s land. Dove a botany student unknowingly trespasses in his woods looking for a certain tree she needs to find to finish her doctorate degree. When a storm has them stranded together he knows she’s his, now he just has to find a way to show her they belong together! Great book that I would highly recommend!
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This was an awesome read that I really enjoyed reading! Great read. Love the characters and storyline. Can’t wait to read more of this series. Love her writing style and stories a must read for any fan!!!
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Dove learned the true magic of the forest and how mother nature takes care to land you right where you belong.
Dove is smart but not too sure of her beauty because of bad experiences, she lacks the confidence of a strong woman. Until Gray comes along. He finds her unconscious in the forest on his private property.
Gray has build his paradise away from people and loves the simple ways of life. Until a botanist, shows him the grass is greener when you have someone to share with it.
The build between them and the se* was perfect. Not overdone but showed the budding passion that laid dormant inside them. But she lives in the city and has to get back. Can they reach a compromise or was one magical night all they are allowed? I received an ARC for an honest and voluntarily review.
I loved Chopped! Dove is a bookish doctorate student hunting for rare leaves when she stumbles upon her very own “Grayzzly Adams.” He’s a mammoth of a man, hot AF, and the woman of his dreams has just intruded onto his land. The flames burn bright between these two, but can they find a way to make it work? This sexy book was steamy and so highly entertaining! I think this might just be my favorite book from this author!
5 stars
I purchased a copy of the steamy novella Chopped (Taboo Tales Book 1) by Colleen Charles and this review was given freely.
A story of longing for love, family, and of living a simplistic life. Easy flowing with vivid descriptions, this novella is the perfect blend of sweet caring and steamy passion.
Mountain man Gray enjoys living the solitary life of the pioneers on his family land unfettered by technology until heiress and graduate botany student Dove stumbles onto his land looking for the elusive Minnesota Dark Aspen to finish her doctorate degree at the College of Northern Minnesota.
I thought that this taboo treat was absolutely delicious. The story line is entertaining, intense and over-the-top in the best way possible. I loved Dove and Gray. Both characters were immensely likable and as a couple they were easy to root for. Hot Lumberjack + Smart Nerdy Girl = one steamy, swoon worthy romance!!!